Dear Community, We’ve officially entered the next phase of the Open Road Fund 2025! We received over 4,000 applications from Black people in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, and have informed all applicants of their selection outcome. We were hopeful and excited as we reached out to the 101 finalists who were randomly selected
This year, we’ve been gathering online and in person to celebrate our 20th anniversary, highlighting the people and programs that make Nexus’ work possible. Our celebration continues with our newest program: ROOT (Reclaiming Our Own Time)! Mark your calendar for Deep Rest for Resistance on Thursday, Oct. 9, 10 am – 12 pm CT on
We ended the summer with an anniversary party at The Coven Saint Paul! It was nothing short of magical—a cozy and vibrant gathering of our Nexus network sharing memories, breaking bread, and joyfully ushering us into our next 20 years and beyond. Our hearts were warmed by everyone who joined us, and we can’t wait
In honor of our 20th anniversary, we’re excited to share a special Nexus video below. Journey through our history, get grounded in our work, and hear our dreams for the future. We couldn’t have done it without you! For over 20 years, Nexus Community Partners has built engaged and powerful communities of color so that
If you applied to the Open Road Fund this year, we invite you to join our final Community Care Call on Sept. 18, from 6-8 pm CT. We understand that many intense emotions can be stirred by the Open Road Fund application questions, especially those concerning our shared ancestry. And we also know that not
Will our Shared Ownership Center crew see you at the Regional Rendezvous? Hosted by MadWorC, Regional Rendezvous 2025: The Nature of Cooperatives is a midwest conference for worker co-ops running Sept. 19-20 in Madison, WI. Nexus Program Manager Diana and Cooperative Developer Christina will present “Dispatch from the Twin Cities Cooperative Scene”! Check out the
If you want to make a change, you have to step up and see yourself as a leader. You have to lead a campaign for yourself or for others. You have to have the courage to form a team, build a coalition, and execute a vision for your community. Join the Boards & Commissions Leadership
Nexus Community Partners is a proudly Black-led, BIPOC-majority nonprofit working to build engaged and powerful communities of color for over 20 years. In honor of Black August and Black Philanthropy Month, we sat down with Repa Mekha, Danielle Mkali, and Chalonne Faleke to reflect on their leadership journeys and the importance of investing in Black
On Thursday, Aug. 28, Nexus Community Partners is joining Give 8/28, a national day of giving focused specifically on supporting Black-led and Black-benefitting organizations. Give 8/28 isn’t like other fundraising campaigns. It takes place during Black Philanthropy Month and commemorates multiple historical landmarks in Black Americans’ march toward freedom. For over 20 years, Nexus has
In an era of rising authoritarianism, staying grounded, informed, and resilient is not just necessary—it is survival, and it is revolution. How do we think clearly and act effectively if we are not in the business of radical self-care while navigating these unprecedented times of stress, uncertainty, and oppression? How do we organize and lead
In celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives, CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, the University of Minnesota Morris, and West Central Initiative launched the first-ever Minnesota Cooperative Summit at the end of July! The two-day gathering uplifted Minnesota’s rich history of cooperation—and invited new voices to shape its future. The event welcomed those deeply rooted in
North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship applications are open now through Aug. 25! Interested in applying? Watch our information session below, where we share a brief history of North Star, discuss fellowship requirements, provide a curriculum overview, and answer questions. North Star is a place for Black-led cooperatives, collectives, housing, commercial, and land trusts to learn